Cleaning equipment for storage

Captain Tex · Jun 13, 2007

I just finished bottling my first batch last night, thanks everyone for all the help! I tried some and it tasted pretty good, can't wait for it to finish priming.

So now I'm wondering what sort of clean up I should do now that I'm done? As for the buckets, OxiClean? Bleach? Just rinse it? I read you're not supposed to scrub, but should I use a sponge or rag instead or nothing?

Thanks again!
CT

cubbies · Jun 13, 2007

I use hot water, maybe a little oxiclean and a soft sponge...and have had no problems. When cleaning thcarboy, I use the same equipment, but substitute the sponge for a carboy brush.

homebrewer_99 · Jun 13, 2007

I concur. Hot water and a sponge bath is all that's needed after usage.

Save the sanitizing powders, etc., for PRE-use.

Barley-Davidson · Jun 13, 2007

I soak just used buckets and carboys in bleach water, 5 tbls for 5 gals. Let them soak overnight, then rinse with hot water. That'll do most of the cleaning for you, so you can just hit it with a sponge/carboy brush, re-rinse, and it's all good.

Phan71 · Jun 16, 2007

I've been thinking the same thing. Rinsing out and cleaning with a sponge just isn't getting the job done. My primary (bucket) has become a bit stained and smells like stale beer and hops. So, I've been thinking of letting it soak in bleach water to clean it up a bit.

Anyways, my question is, do you use regular bleach or non-chlorine bleach?

Got Trub? · Jun 16, 2007

Phan71 said:
Anyways, my question is, do you use regular bleach or non-chlorine bleach?

Regular, unscented bleach at 1 tbls/gal and soak overnight.

Denny's Evil Concoctions · Jun 17, 2007

If the bleach doesn't get the stains out try oxiclean. But not at the same time!

Phan71 · Jun 17, 2007

Thanks, I'll try that.

david_42 · Jun 17, 2007

I bleach my buckets about every fifth batch or after any cider.

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